The Best Wedding Photographers in Santa Barbara, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in Santa Barbara, CA

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Brett Munoz Photo + Video 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Nerves, adrenaline, excitement and fun are a part of every photo shoot. Our years of experience and award winning expertise, will be there to help you through it all. We believe that you are not only buying pictures and video of your wedding, you are investing into memories that can be passed on generation to generation. Therefore, it is important to us that we capture timeless photos and video that reflect who you are as a couple. We think its awesome when you guys get involved in the creative process with us by sharing information about yourself such as your hobbies, favorite places, etc.

Awarded Best of Zola
Brett is a stand up guy! I am extremely happy that we got to work with him as our photographer/videographer. He is very professional and is patient to help you see the bigger picture. I was very against doing a first look but Brett let us know the pros/cons and let go over everything to decide. We ended up doing a first look and don't regret it one bit! My husband cried when he saw me and cried when I walked down the isle. Brett and his team was able to capture some awesome and unforgettable moments.
Samantha, 9 months ago
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Eivan's Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

Awarded Best of Zola
Eivan's Photo & Video was an exceptional choice for our wedding photography. From the start, their communication throughout the booking process was excellent - they were responsive, informative, and helpful in answering all of our questions. On the day of the wedding, their team of photographers and videographers were professional, passionate, and patient with all of our guests and family members, ensuring they captured every special moment. Eivan's just recently shot our engagement photos as well, and we were thrilled with the results. I highly recommend Eivan's Photo & Video to any couple looking for a talented and dedicated team to document their wedding day.
Nudelissan H., a year ago
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Holly Castillo Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

I am a California-based wedding photographer specializing in hybrid 35mm film and digital coverage for couples who value authentic, emotional storytelling. With over 10 years of experience, I takes a documentary approach—focusing on real moments, natural movement, and timeless imagery. Based in California, I offer fully customizable, a la carte collections including full-day wedding coverage, intimate elopements, engagement sessions, additional photographers, and optional Super 8 films. My work is ideal for laid-back, intentional couples drawn to the texture and nostalgia of film with the reliability of digital.

Awarded Best of Zola
This has taken me a little while to get to writing as after wedding day life has been a little chaotic but wanted to express praise where it was well deserved. Holly exceeded my husband and I's expectations as our photographer on our wedding day. Not only was she extremely professional, but she was kind, personable and very helpful. The photos ended up coming out GORGEOUS! We just could not be happier with her and are definitely going to be recommending her to anyone seeking a photographer.
Chelsea H., a year ago
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Grace Kathryn Photography 

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,000

I'm a California native with a wanderlusting soul. I grew up in the snowy mountains of Lake Tahoe and spent my teenage years in the rainforests of Costa Rica before returning to the West Coast of the United States to study the art of wedding photography and earn my BFA with Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California.

Awarded Best of Zola
From start to finish, Grace was a calming, warm presence - the whole time we worked with her I felt like we were in excellent hands. She gently directed us without being "posed" or pushy. No notes. Like any engaged person, I felt some anxiety about photos since that's the thing that you get to actually "keep" after your big day. When I tell you, not only do we look like freaking movie stars in all Grace's photos, she PERFECTLY captured the EMOTION of the moment. If you didn't know better, you would think our wedding pictures were a People Magazine Exclusive or something. Just as valuable as the photos themselves was Grace's kind attitude and willingness to work with us on what we needed. It ended up raining on our courthouse day and she not only rolled with it, but got INCREDIBLE photos to boot! Long story short: HIRE GRACE!
Kelsey, a year ago
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Lerina Winter Photo 

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,750

Welcome. Since 2011, Lerina has been photographing weddings of all shape and sizes. She has traveled throughout the country and abroad documenting love stories and the events that surround the most magical day in a couple's life. Today she calls both the desert and the coast home but feels comfortable anywhere a camera is slung around her neck, shooting on her medium of choice – film. Her work has been published and featured by Condé Nast Traveler, SELF Magazine, Green Wedding Shoes, Wedding Chicks, more.

Lerina and her team are pros at their job (they are organized, reliable, on time, communicative) while allowing for ample flexibility to suit your vibe. They understood and appreciated our desire to capture genuine, nonscripted moments in our wedding photos and we are so happy with the results. It was harder for them to make sure they took pictures of everyone we loved without the traditional family photos, but their care and commitment came through and they delivered on all our needs.
Noemie, 3 years ago
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Leah Sofia Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Thank you for being here! I feel so honored to be apart of your special day and love collaborating with any ideas or visions you have! You can describe my style as timeless, romantic and love adding in documentary style moments too! I am continually Inspired by the beauty of the my hometown Santa Barbara and the California coast. I specialize in maternity, family photography, engagement, elopement, & intimate weddings in Santa Barbara County - I also take bookings for Kauai if you are looking to elope on the beautiful beaches (please inquire for date availability, no travel fees)

Awarded Best of Zola
Leah helped make our wedding the best day of our life. From the beginning, Leah was easy to work with, she listened closely to what we envisioned for our wedding and was able to provide us with creative ideas when we needed some help or felt overwhelmed. Leah's photography skills were superb and she provided us with so many beautiful pictures of us, our friends, venues, and so much more. Her turnaround time on getting us the photos was so quick too! Not only did she provide great photos, but she assisted as our "day-of-coordinator." Leah eased our fears so many times leading up to the wedding, she was easy to get a hold of or would reach out to us to make sure our wedding was coming together, and helped us communicate with some our other vendors when we needed an extra hand. Leah was the MVP of our wedding! You NEED her to be your photographer and she is worth every penny to be your day-of-coordinator too. We will be using Leah again for family photos!
Taryn M., 5 months ago
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Leah Faith Photography 

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
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I just adore love! Let me capture all those raw & authentic moments that make your day so special - the anxious preparations, excited jitters, tearful first looks, anticipated i do's and epic dance moves.

Leah Faith Photography was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding day. From our very first interaction, Leah and her team were incredibly friendly, nice and patient, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. Their work is truly stunning - capturing all the candid, beautiful moments that made our day so special. They took their time to really focus on the little private moments between my husband and I, which resulted in photographs that we will cherish forever. We could not be happier with the value and quality of Leah Faith Photography's services, and highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented and personable wedding photographer.
Emily C., 2 months ago
Amelie Black Photography 

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200

Thank you for being here! My name is Amelie and I am extremely passionate about capturing intimate love stories. I love collaborating with my couples to create unique, meaningful galleries that reflect the most important moments of their days. I would describe my style as candid, emotional, dreamy, fun, and documentary-style.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the absolute best experience with our wedding photographer! From the moment she and her second shooter Lauren arrived, they brought such warmth and ease to the day. My husband and I are both notoriously awkward in front of the camera, but they made us feel so comfortable and natural—it honestly felt like hanging out with friends. The preview photos we’ve received so far are absolutely stunning, and I couldn’t be happier with her work. I’m beyond excited to see the full gallery. What impressed me even more was how gracefully they adapted to the day’s hiccups. Despite less-than-ideal direction, they rolled with the punches and got creative, making sure to capture everything beautifully and meaningfully. I truly can’t recommend her enough—professional, talented, calm under pressure, and just an overall joy to work with. Book her. You won’t regret it!
Karen Calderon M., 8 months ago
Chernogorov Photography 

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Fine art style

Liliya and Albert are a husband and wife team specializing in capturing the stories of romantic and genuine couples, and they take this to heart as they document the most precious moments of life's most important events. Channeling their European aesthetic heritage, Liliya and Albert possess an ethereal touch for timeless wedding photography. They revel in capturing understated elegance, unexpected moments, honest expressions, and timeless memories. From Las Vegas, Miami, and all of California, to France and Italy, they travel to iconic destinations to curate timeless memories of life's most precious moments.

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Albert and Liliya are incredible and truly passionate about their art of photography. I’ve always said that they are able to make their subjects look like celebrities. The fact that they only accept a limited number of weddings each year made my bride and me feel like celebrities as well.
Tony K., a year ago
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ByCherry Photography 

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000

I'm based inn sunny Santa Barbara, California world famous for its moderate Mediterranean weather and Spanish architecture throughout the city. Being an all-year wedding destination location I have the fortune to be a part of so many couples' special days. I love capturing joy! I'm passionate about elopements and helping couples maneuver the logistics to make their day super special.

Awarded Best of Zola
I recommend ByCherryPhotography for the ease of stress when it comes to planning a wedding. I knew I didn’t have to worry about my photographer having to capture the “right” moments or intruding on special experiences. Just looking at her her photo gallery and reading other reviews, it told me she was THE one! I love my wedding photos! If I could get married again I would! Just to have more beautiful and amazing memories!
Mary Ann a., 6 years ago
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Natalie Thomson Photography 

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $900

I'm Natalie, I am a local photographer based in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA. I mostly focus on intimate and smaller elopements, weddings, and events. The Santa Barbara Courthouse is often where you will find me, photographing civil weddings/elopements, and sometimes bigger weddings in the Mural room or Sunken Gardens. For the past 20 years I've worked on over 230 weddings (and counting!).

Natalie was extremely professional and kind, and always put us at ease. We were a bit nervous about being in front of the camera, but she guided us on how to pose and bring out the best of our features. Her knowledge of all courthouse locations allowed us to get great photos at the best spots. We are thrilled with our photos and the overall experience. We will be happy to use her services again in the future!
David, 10 days ago
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Samsarafilmss 

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000

Hi friends! Spending time with rad people is one of my favorite things to do and getting to spend your special day along side you while capturing your love story...even better!! I lean more into micro-weddings and elopements as I love the intimate experience but am open to whatever you have planned! I'm just along for the ride:)

I am privileged to be close friends with Jenna and feel so lucky to have been able to work with such a talented friend. She did engagement and wedding photos for us. Jenna even got me to do a boudoir shoot the night before the wedding, which I would NOT have done with anyone else. She makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera and the mood she evokes in her photos say more than words ever could. Jenna is one of the best people I know and having her by my side on the day of my wedding was paramount in calming my anxiety and making sure the day went smoothly. You will not find a more caring and professional person to work with.
Jessie D., 3 months ago
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Emily Loeppke Photography 

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $7,500

I’ve been a Santa Barbara wedding photographer for 14 years, drawn to effortless, artful documentation from the very beginning. With a background in visual merchandising, marketing studies in Paris, and valuable business experience in the corporate world, I eventually returned to photography—always my first love after taking a film photography course in high school—and never looked back. More than a decade in, my love for weddings remains as strong as ever. My empathetic nature and holistic approach help create a warm, relaxed experience for every couple I work with.

Working with Emily was a dream come true! My wife and I hired her for our wedding and she ended up doing our engagement photos and the photos of our newborn baby. I don’t love photos being taken of me but she made me feel so comfortable and at home. She is so easy to work with and her photos are amazing! We are so excited to continue to work with her as our family grows.
Mallory P., 2 months ago
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Isle of Film Photography 

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,600

(i-love-film) I really do. There is something about the tactile quality, the vibrant color, the absence of color, the patience required, the craft. Something about how it pauses each moment for just one more second in the best way possible. It’s why I let film influence the way I shoot, how I approach each wedding day, and capture each moment despite how much easier it would be to only shoot digital. My hope is that all this effort and care and passion and sentimental value translates into something so much more than a photo on a screen. That you remember the way you felt, the laughs, the tears, and all the in-between moments.

Jack was so nice to work with! He was super friendly and gave really helpful directions. The photos turned out great and I especially loved the film photos he took. I would definitely book a shoot with him again for something.
Monty, 4 months ago
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Augusta Ottillia Photography 

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000

My passion for photography was built on nostalgia. From a young age, I loved opening of the old holiday popcorn tins full of generations of family photos that my mom kept in the hallway closet. It felt magical to pull out old memories and hear my mom recall the story behind a photo. Now, I love to capture these special memories for my clients to pass down to the next generation. My job is to encourage and direct you so you feel comfortable and confident while taking photos, capturing each unique story in a creative and authentic way. I do this by creating a space for us to truly get to know each other and be ourselves.

If you are reading this review in search of a wedding photographer, you can stop the search now, because Augusta is who you want! Augusta is so talented, so easy to connect with, and takes the time to truly understand what you and your partner are hoping to capture. On our actual wedding day, there were many times we were running behind schedule, and Augusta quickly adapted and still managed to capture more than we ever hoped for, or expected. More than that, I'm not sure how many weddings Augusta has worked, but she makes you feel like the most important and special person, is so attentive, has such a calming yet commanding presence (exactly what you need, but didn't know you needed until the day is actually unfolding), and makes you feel like you've been lifelong friends. She's extremely professional, great with communication, and if I had 15 weddings, I'd want her for all 15 of them.
Amanda & E., a year ago